The Forum’s activities are designed to actively promote democratic values—such as equality, freedom, justice, and solidarity—from the perspective of deliberation and citizen participation, as part of an effort to deepen democracy.

Over the course of four days, the Canòdrom de Barcelona will host presentations, workshops, and hands-on activities led by experts, government officials, national and international specialists, and the citizens of Barcelona.

Program

1) Deliberation at the Local Level, organized by Raons Públiques

A workshop to share best practices and discuss how to incorporate deliberative processes with citizens in public policy decision-making at the local level.

📍Aimed at technical teams from public administrations and professionals in the field of citizen participation.

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2) Encuentro anual de Red Delib. Red de profesionales deliberativos de la península ibérica

The purpose of the meeting is to deepen understanding among Network members, exchange experiences, questions, and knowledge, and establish a roadmap for the Network.

3) Presentation of Platoniq’s School of Creativity and Democracy

The event will showcase the School’s various activities, as well as the training programs and modules designed for both the general public and government officials and politicians.

📍Open to anyone interested in democratic innovation.

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4) Fall Workshop on Citizens’ Assemblies organized by FIDE, in collaboration with Deliberativa

A highly regarded training program aimed at civil servants, politicians, civil society, and private organizations involved in the various stages of the decision-making process.

📍Aimed at policymakers, technical staff in public administration, and civil society organizations interested in receiving training to launch or participate in citizens’ assemblies (both on the Iberian Peninsula and in other European countries)

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The Forum on Deliberation, Creativity, and Democracy is an initiative of: Platoniq, Deliberativa, FIDE, Raons, Red Delib, in collaboration with: European Capital of Democracy, Barcelona City Council, and Barcelona Provincial Council, and with the support of Open Society Foundations.